The drive from Grambling, LA to Hammond, LA covers 253.8 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 425, I 20, US 98 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on US 425.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.9 miles from Grambling, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 253.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 52m highway drive covering 253.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 425 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.1 miles on US 425.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 425 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 425 and I 20. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Turn right onto LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Navigation decision point
5
57.5 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
5
167.2 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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250.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 3234 East: University Avenue, Southeastern Louisiana University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 3234 East: University Avenue, Southea...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grambling, LA to Hammond, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
57.5 mi in|~1h 4m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 425
74.1 mi
1h 25m
I 20
56.1 mi
1h 1m
US 98
43.2 mi
48m
I 55
39.8 mi
42m
US 84
28.3 mi
32m
US 61
3.3 mi
3m
LA 3234
2.3 mi
4m
Devereaux Drive
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 425
— 74.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grambling, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150
0.2 mi·22 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 149
0.7 mi·1 min·Rwe Jones Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 20
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
7
Turn right onto US 425
74 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 425
8
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Canal Street
9
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·State Street
10
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·South Martin Luther King Jr Street
11
Turn right onto East Franklin Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Franklin Street
12
Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi·1 min·Devereaux Drive
13
Take the ramp onto Devereaux Drive
0.1 mi·19 sec·Devereaux Drive
14
Merge onto US 61; US 84
3.3 mi·3 min·US 61; US 84
15
Take the exit onto US 84
28 mi·32 min·US 84
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft·4 sec
18
Turn right onto US 98; MS 184
0.6 mi·43 sec·US 98; MS 184
19
Turn right onto US 98
29 mi·32 min·US 98
20
Take the exit onto US 98
14 mi·14 min·US 98
21
Continue on I 55
40 mi·42 min·I 55
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
23
Keep slight left at fork
105 ft·2 sec
Toward LA 3234 East: University Avenue, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto LA 3234
2.3 mi·4 min·LA 3234
25
Turn right onto North Oak Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North Oak Street
26
Turn right onto West Charles Street
94 ft·4 sec·West Charles Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Charles Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.9 miles from Grambling, LA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.9 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grambling, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grambling, LA
This is one driving day of about 253.8 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Grambling, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 425 for about 74.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.9 mi from Grambling, LA
· 2h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 61.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.33 one way
$76.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$42.08
$84.15
premium
$4.56
$45.55
$91.11
diesel
$5.61
$56.04
$112.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.1
0
$26.65
$12.18
Efficient EV
63.5
0
$22.21
$10.15
EV Truck/SUV
101.5
1
$35.53
$16.24
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Grambling, LA
Late night
in Grambling on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hammond, LA
Late night
in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grambling, LA to Hammond, LA covers 253.8 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 425, I 20, US 98. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.9 miles from Grambling, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Grambling, LA to Hammond, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Poverty Point National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
